“I am thrilled and completely overwhelmed to be awarded this honor,” Massenet told The Telegraph. “I also feel humbled by it because during my career I have been privileged to have worked with so many brilliant and inspiring people, all of whom have contributed to the success of our fashion industry.” In addition to her work with Net-a-Porter, Massenet has staunchly promoted homegrown fashion as the British Fashion Council chairwoman, a role she has held since 2013.